FC Utrecht vs VVV Venlo, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Utrecht vs VVV Venlo — Eredivisie .
- FC Utrecht 12 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
- VVV Venlo 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jeroen Manschot
- Referee Mario Diks
- Referee Hessel Steegstra
- Referee Danny Makkelie
- Referee Erwin Blank
8 games this season
🟨 4.0/game
⚽ 19.9 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV | 12 | 26 |
| 2 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 12 | 25 |
| 3 | AFC Ajax | 12 | 25 |
| 4 | FC Twente '65 | 12 | 24 |
| 5 | AZ | 12 | 23 |
| 6 | SC Heerenveen | 12 | 21 |
| 7 | Fortuna Sittard | 12 | 20 |
| 8 | Go Ahead Eagles | 12 | 17 |
| 9 | FC Groningen | 12 | 15 |
| 10 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 12 | 15 |
| 11 | NEC | 12 | 14 |
| 12 | Sparta Rotterdam | 12 | 12 |
| 13 | PEC Zwolle | 12 | 12 |
| 14 | FC Utrecht | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | SBV Excelsior | 12 | 11 |
| 16 | Telstar 1963 | 12 | 10 |
| 17 | ADO Den Haag | 12 | 9 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 12 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug | VVV Venlo | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Aug | PEC Zwolle | H | 2–0 | W |
| 11 Aug | PSV | A | 0–4 | L |
| 12 Aug | 1. FC Lok Stendal | H | 0–4 | L |
| 21 Aug | SV Linx 1949 | H | 3–3 | D |
| 23 May | SBV Vitesse | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug | FC Utrecht | A | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Aug | AFC Ajax | H | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Aug | Willem II Tilburg | A | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Aug | VfL Wolfsburg | H | 0–5 | L |
| 14 May | JK Narva Trans | A | 1–0 | W |
| 07 May | CD Aves | H | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Utrecht this season
FC Utrecht this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Utrecht
0-15
1/5
16-30
1/3
31-45
2/7
46-60
5/9
61-75
5/3
76+
7/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FC Utrecht
| Artem Stepanov | 5 G | |
| Yoann Cathline | 4 G | 2 A |
| Angel Alarcon | 4 G | 1 A |
| Dani de Wit | 3 G | 1 A |
| Adrian Blake | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — FC Utrecht and VVV Venlo get this one started.
- 5' David Jensen has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 328 appearances.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 15' The energy levels are beginning to show. Jean-Paul de Jong might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 20' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FC Utrecht and VVV Venlo are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 23' Nicolas Gavory is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 28' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 33' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 38' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FC Utrecht side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 43' VVV Venlo are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 46' VVV Venlo ring the changes. Jay-Roy Grot has done his job and it is now time for Johnatan Opoku to step up.
- 47' GOAL! Tino-Sven Susic fires home to make it 1-1!
- 52' VVV Venlo fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 53' Controversy at the stadium! Willem Janssen argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 58' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 61' Timo Letschert is replacing Urby Emanuelson for the FC Utrecht side.
- 65' It is a substitution in VVV Venlo team. Martin Samuelsen is replaced by Peter van Ooijen on 65 minute.
- 70' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering VVV Venlo that had 171 games and scored 118 goals.
- 75' Supporters expect more eagerness from Gyrano Kerk, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 77' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Tino-Sven Susic.
- 79' Cyriel Dessers is ready to make an impact after coming on for Gyrano Kerk at the 79 minute mark.
- 84' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 89' Over 89 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
FC Utrecht Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 5
- 10
- 1
- 14
- 17
- 28
- 22
-
7
Gyrano Kerk ↓ Cyriel Dessers 79'
- 26
- 13
Bench
- 19
- 20
-
15
Timo Letschert ↑ 61'
- 2
- 25
- 27
-
11
Cyriel Dessers ↑ 79'
-
9
Simon Makienok ↑ 61'
- 41
Coach
Jean-Paul de Jong
VVV Venlo Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Jay-Roy Grot ↓ Johnatan Opoku 46'
- 7
- 14
- 1
- 3
- 2
- 13
- 4
- 6
- 9
- 31
Bench
- 16
- 22
- 17
- 20
-
10
Johnatan Opoku ↑ 46'
-
8
Peter van Ooijen ↑ 65'
- 26
- 21
- 35
- 38
- 34
Coach
Maurice Steijn
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Evert Linthorst | 2 |
| Sean Klaiber | 2 |
| Mimoun Mahi | 2 |
| Riechedly Bazoer | 2 |
| Nicolas Gavory | 1 |
| Adrian Dalmau | 1 |
| Tino-Sven Susic | 1 |
| Oussama Darfalou | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Utrecht Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.01
FC Utrecht xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.16
VVV Venlo xG
I would bet for:
FC Utrecht or VVV Venlo 69% + Under 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.17
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 2.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
FC Utrecht or Draw
64%
Draw or VVV Venlo
67%
FC Utrecht or VVV Venlo
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Utrecht win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
13.7%
0 – 1
11.9%
1 – 0
10.2%
1 – 2
7.5%
0 – 2
7.4%
2 – 1
6.6%
2 – 0
5.6%
2 – 2
3.9%
1 – 3
3%
0 – 3
2.8%
3 – 1
2.2%
Asian Handicap — FC Utrecht
| Handicap | FC Utrecht covers | Push | VVV Venlo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 18% | 70% |
| -0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 21% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 11% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
VVV Venlo keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.